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New Southwest/Mount Clare ZIP codes: 21223

The Mount Clare Community is a proudly diverse and thriving neighborhood in South West Baltimore City that has a rich history and is full of character. The row homes in Mount Clare were originally built during the early-mid nineteenth century to accommodate the labor force that was responsible for establishing, supporting, and working in the rapidly growing industry of the first commercial railroad in America. Mount Clare has historically been a working class immigrant community and had a large proportion of German families living in the neighborhood. Today, Mount Clare is an eclectic neighborhood with a significant number of families from Latin America and a melting pot of different ethnic groups. It is also one of the seven neighborhoods that is included in the Southwest Partnership initiative. This up-and- coming neighborhood shares the name of the historic Mount Clare Museum House that is located directly to the south in Carroll Park. Its boundaries are Carey Street to the east, Carroll Park to the south, Fulton Avenue to the west, and Pratt Street to the north. Mount Clare offers the best of accessible city living with its close proximity to the neighboring Ravens' and Orioles' stadiums, MARC train station, Carroll Park golf course, major highways and downtown Inner Harbor. The neighborhood features Traci Atkins Park, a welcoming communal green space that includes a playground and basketball court for the community to enjoy. The area also has an active community council that is composed of individuals and organizations that sponsor events and activities throughout the year for its residents. Mount Clare has the privilege of being home to the new horse stables for the Baltimore City Police Mounted Unit and its state of the art educational facilities. With the rapid continuing revitalization of Southwest Baltimore, the quality of life continues to increase in this advancing and charming neighborhood.

What I love most about my neighborhood

What brought me here

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José Resendíz

New Southwest/Mount Clare

I Am A Dog Owner

Baltimore Resident For 4 Years

What I love most about my neighborhood

I Love the rich history all around the city. Mount Clare boasts two World War Monuments erected in the heart of the neighborhood. One is for the World War I Veterans and the second for World War II Veterans who lived and served our nation right here in Mount Clare. The monuments are located on the corner of the 400 block of South Gilmor and 1600 block of Ramsey.

What brought me here

The DMV is overstated, overrated and the price tag shows, in addition to the unbearable congestion. Baltimore offers a small town feel inside the city. The cost of living is great. Baltimore has many moving projects in the works and will someday rival housing in Washington DC. As a commuter to DC via MARC train, I consider it “the civilized way to commute.” I moved to Baltimore because I value home ownership. Not only is that feasible here; but I also feel as my life work balance has greatly shifted, allowing me to give back to my community through volunteer opportunities.

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